Regional University West Rankings

Regional University West Methodology

Regional Universities offer a full range of undergrad programs and some master's programs but few doctoral programs. Regional Universities include Providence College, James Madison University, Creighton University, and Santa Clara University.

These rankings are split into 4 regions: North, South, Midwest, and West.

Tuition and fees:
$28,700 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
4,476
Setting:
urban
#21 St. Edward's University

Austin, TX

A private institution, St. Edward's University was founded in 1885.

Tuition and fees:
$33,612 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
1,640
Setting:
suburban
#22 Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,640, with a gender distribution of 39.7 percent male students and 60.3 percent female students. 63.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 37.0 percent of students live off campus.

Tuition and fees:
$23,386 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
2,437
Setting:
urban
#22 St. Mary's University of San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Founded in 1852, St. Mary's University of San Antonio is a private institution. St. Mary's University of San Antonio follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

In-state tuition and fees:
$7,756 (2011-12)
Out-of-state tuition and fees:
$18,103 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
13,809
Setting:
suburban
#22 Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893. The school has 35.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Western Washington University is 21:1.

Tuition and fees:
$29,380 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
2,120
Setting:
suburban
#25 George Fox University

Newberg, OR

George Fox University was established in 1891 as a private institution. George Fox University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered more selective.

In-state tuition and fees:
$4,606 (2010-11)
Out-of-state tuition and fees:
$15,766 (2010-11)
Enrollment:
27,436
Setting:
urban
#26 California State University--Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

With a peach tree-lined campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the California State University—Long Beach offers students an education in a scenic setting. Among its Division I athletic squads is the especially competitive women’s volleyball team.

Tuition and fees:
$27,182 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
2,343
Setting:
urban
#26 Westminster College

Salt Lake City, UT

Westminster College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,343, with a gender distribution of 43.2 percent male students and 56.8 percent female students. 27.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 73.0 percent of students live off campus.

Tuition and fees:
$31,626 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
2,288
Setting:
urban
#28 Mount St. Mary's College

Los Angeles, CA

A small Catholic school in Los Angeles, Mount St. Mary’s College offers more than 35 academic majors and minors. Students at Mount St. Mary’s College can also explore the Center of Campus Ministry and join some of about 70 organizations.

Tuition and fees:
$28,190 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
2,314
Setting:
urban
#29 Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City University is a private institution that was founded in 1904. The school has 72.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Oklahoma City University is 11:1.

Tuition and fees:
$25,300 (2011-12)
Enrollment:
1,627
Setting:
urban
#30 University of St. Thomas

Houston, TX

University of St. Thomas was established in 1947 as a private institution. University of St. Thomas follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.

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